A couple updates.
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The rubber grommet fail in my other ear mold, so I had my Audi order replacements. I received them (6) a week ago and they are very easy to install. It seems like these might be a bit better than what came with the ear molds in the first place, but time will tell. Btw, no plastic tool required.
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So just after three months I had one of my ActiveVents fail in the closed position. My Audi has ordered a new one under warranty, but I am starting to get a bit concerned with the 6 month warranty. Hopefully this was just a one off and they can get way further beyond 6 months. That said, it did get me thinking if I would continue to use ActiveVent if I had to replace them just after 6 months, and the answer is yes. The sound clarity is much better than the standard tips in both open and especially closed (streaming) modes. I had switched back to my previous ear piece while waiting for the rubber grommets to arrive, and during that time I was very disappointed in the hearing aids, so I was extremely glad to get the ActiveVents up and going again. My hope is Phonak will continue to make changes son the rubber grommets last longer, and either extend the warranty or fix the durability of the ActiveVents.
Anyone else with updates to your experience with ActiveVent?